KATHMANDU — Sabai Bhanda Sasto, an online food ordering and delivery platform initiated by Balance Group of Companies, has begun grocery delivery in Kathmandu amid the lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic outbreak. 
Balance Group of Companies Pvt. Ltd. Through has arranged for distribution and delivery of the minimum daily consumption of food, vegetables, and other daily necessities at home as per customer demand in Kathmandu Valley.
Currently, Nepal is also at high risk due to the outbreak of the coronavirus epidemic that is causing a global crisis. In order to control this epidemic, the government of Nepal has announced the lockdown on March 23rd and directed all citizens to stay in their homes.
The lockdown is in its third week and it is expected that it might go till the end of this month.
The Nepalese people are suffering a lot along with the fear of COVID-19. Many people have difficulty even making a living. In such an adverse situation, there is an atmosphere of insecurity even for ordinary people to consume the consumables they need on a daily basis. Also, many people have been hit by the black market. Even ordinary necessities are obliged to pay a heavy price.
Especially considering Kathmandu, various businessmen have arranged for delivery of daily consumables. Sabai Bhanda Sasto will be able to deliver good and simple service to consumers on a daily basis, taking into consideration the interests of consumers, including food, vegetables, and other daily necessities.
In order to protect the customers and employees of the COVID-19 infection, they will be purchasing, shipping, storing, cleaning, and delivering the goods safely using personal protective equipment (PPE).
The National Innovation Center has provided the PPE gown to the Balance Group of Companies. The company is also collaborating on the manufacture of PPE and COVID-19 materials produced by the National Innovation Center. And the company is committing 10% of its profit during the lockdown to the National Innovation Center. 
In view of this situation, the company has urged everyone to support Sabai Bhanda Sasto and also to stay safe. Executive Director of Balance, Paribesh Poudel, said that the company has the commitment to provide the daily essential goods at the best and cheapest cost. He urged every Nepali to stay at home and support the Government of Nepal to protect everyone from COVID-19 infection. Also, Sabai Bhanda Sasto family has requested everyone to contribute whatever they can from their place depending on their condition.
